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His Excellency

Most Rev. Robert F. Vasa

Bishop

Diocese of Santa Rosa

Born: May 7, 1951 · Lincoln · Age 75
Ordained priest: May 22, 1976
Ordained bishop: January 26, 2000
Rite: Latin

A priest for 50 years, 1 month

A bishop for 26 years, 5 months

1 month since resignation submitted

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May 1951

Born

May 7, 1951 · Lincoln

May 1976

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 22, 1976

Nov 1999

Appointed Bishop of Baker

November 19, 1999 · Baker, Oregon, United States

Jan 2000

Ordained Bishop

January 26, 2000

Most Rev. John G. Vlazny

Most Rev. Thomas J. Connolly

Most Rev. Fabian Bruskewitz

Most Rev. Fabian Bruskewitz

Jun 2011

Appointed Bishop of Santa Rosa

June 30, 2011 · Santa Rosa, California, United States